Gardevoir EX (Full Art) - XY BREAKpoint [116/114]

QUICK FACTS
Categories
Era
2010s
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Brand
PokémonArtist/Maker
Mitsuhiro AritaRarity
Uncommon (5/10)
Discovered
Jan 22, 2026
1 months ago
DESCRIPTION
This is a Full Art Gardevoir EX card from the Pokémon TCG XY BREAKpoint expansion. It features stunning holographic effects and detailed artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, depicting the Psychic-type Pokémon Gardevoir with a vibrant background. The card's gold border and textured surface are characteristic of Full Art cards, which showcase the Pokémon and its environment across the entire card face, making it highly visually appealing to collectors.
CULTURAL ECHOES
Where This Object Echoes
Gardevoir's design and protective nature can be linked to spirits or guardians in Japanese folklore that emphasize loyalty and emotional connection.
Ritual & Ceremonial Use
- •The collection and appreciation of character art, forming a 'gallery' within a binder or display case.
- •Strategic deck building and competitive play within the Pokémon Trading Card Game community.
Meaning Through Time
Gardevoir was introduced as a powerful Psychic-type, known for its elegance and dedication.
With the introduction of Mega Evolution and EX cards, Gardevoir gained new forms and increased competitive relevance, becoming a staple in many tournament decks.
HISTORICAL STORY
DID YOU KNOW?
Mitsuhiro Arita, the artist for this Gardevoir EX, is one of the original and most celebrated Pokémon card illustrators, known for designing the iconic Charizard Base Set card.
Gardevoir is known in the Pokémon lore as 'The Embrace Pokémon' and is said to possess the ability to see into the future and protect its Trainer at any cost.
MATERIAL & CONDITION
Surface
The card exhibits a full art holographic surface, displaying a rainbow-like shimmer under light. The gold border suggests it's a Full Art EX rarity. The surface appears to have a subtle texture characteristic of these types of cards, though not clearly visible in this image.
Weight & Feel
As a standard Pokémon trading card, it feels lightweight yet rigid. The special holographic coating adds a slight but imperceptible increase in thickness compared to non-holo cards.
Condition
The card visually appears to be in relatively good condition from what is discernible. There might be some very minor corner wear on the bottom left and top right, and centering seems slightly off to the left, but without high-resolution close-ups of the edges, corners, and surface, a definitive grade is impossible. The gloss appears intact, with no major creases or bends visible.
RARITY ANALYSIS
Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.
Typical Characteristics
- Limited production
- Named makers
- Growing collector demand
EXPERT ANALYSIS
Trading Card Market Analyst
Confidence is good as the card is clearly identifiable by its name, set symbol, and card number. The Full Art characteristics are visible, aligning with expectations for this specific card. However, precise condition assessment is limited by image clarity.
KEY EVIDENCE
- 1Clearly identifiable as Gardevoir EX (Basic) from the artwork and name.
- 2Set number 116/114 clearly indicates it is a Secret Rare Full Art from the XY BREAKpoint expansion.
- 3The gold border and holographic treatment are consistent with Full Art EX cards from the XY era.
- 4Artist credit 'Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita' is visible.
- 5The copyright year '©2016 Pokémon' aligns with the release of the BREAKpoint set.
UNCERTAINTIES
- •Centering (especially on the back, which is not visible) is a key factor not fully assessable.
- •Exact surface condition for potential minor scratches or imperfections cannot be judged from the image quality.
WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY
- →Provide clear, well-lit images of the card's front and back, removed from any sleeves.
- →Close-up images of all four corners and edges to assess wear.
- →An image under angled light to check for surface imperfections or print lines.
- →A macro shot of the card's texture to confirm proper printing for a Full Art card.
ESTIMATED VALUE
Updated: Feb 27, 2026
- Market comparables from auctions & retail
- Condition, completeness & craftsmanship
- Current collector demand & trends
- Low = quick sale, high = patient seller
For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.
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